Technology of Football
Shane Frederick
Technology of Football
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Shane Frederick
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The crowd roars as the quarterback grips the ball, eyes scanning the field. Suddenly, a high-tech gadget buzzes, changing the play in an instant. What secret technology is behind this game-changing move?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces young children to the various technologies that have transformed football, making the sport more exciting and dynamic. Suitable for ages 5-8, it combines simple text with engaging illustrations to explain concepts like video replay and wearable tech. The content is appropriate for early readers with no concerning themes.
Why we rated Technology of Football 7C
Technology of Football is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Technology of Football works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Technology of Football as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Technology of Football explores sports, technology, juvenile literature, and football — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, technology, juvenile literature.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781620659113
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Sports Illustrated Kids: High
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Nonfiction